Blue Earth County Red Jacket Trail Culverts and Bridges Bid - PK281, PK 2812, PK2813 (2026)
Blue Earth CountyCounty · Mankato, MN- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
The 30-second brief
Blue Earth County is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Red Jacket Trail Culverts and Bridges project involving culvert installation, excavation, embankment, full depth reclamation, bituminous wearing course, and concrete box culverts under project numbers PK281, PK 2812, and PK2813. Major work items include common excavation, shoulder preparation, aggregate surfacing, 8x8 precast concrete box culverts, 72-inch and 60-inch pipe culverts, riprap, traffic control, and seeding. Electronic bids will be received via bidVAULT until October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and publicly opened at the Blue Earth County Public Works building in Mankato, MN. Bidders must be registered planholders through the county online system and submit a corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount.
Mobilization, Clearing & Grubbing, Remove Pipe Culvert, Remove Miscellaneous Structure, Sawing Bituminous Pavement (Full Depth), Excavation – Common (P), Common Embankment (CV) (P), Construct Access Road, Shoulder Preparation, Shoulder Aggregate Surfacing Class 1, Aggregate Surfacing Class 2, Full Depth Reclamation (P), Haul Full Depth Reclamation (CV), Type SP 12.5 Bituminous Wearing Course Mixture (2, C), 8X8 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section, 8X8 Precast Concrete Box Culvert, Coarse Aggregate Bedding (CV), Structural Backfill (P), 72” RC Pipe Apron, 72” RC Pipe Culvert Design 3006, 36” Pipe Culvert, 60” Pipe Culvert, Geotextile Filter Type 4, Random Riprap Class III, Traffic Control, Sediment Control Log Type Wood Chip, Fertilizer Type 3, Rolled Erosion Prevention Category 25, Rolled Erosion Prevention Category 35, Seeding, Rapid Stabilization Method 3, Seed Southern Tallgrass Roadside
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Summary
Blue Earth County is seeking sealed electronic bids for the Red Jacket Trail Culverts and Bridges project involving culvert installation, excavation, embankment, full depth reclamation, bituminous wearing course, and concrete box culverts under project numbers PK281, PK 2812, and PK2813.
Major work items include common excavation, shoulder preparation, aggregate surfacing, 8x8 precast concrete box culverts, 72-inch and 60-inch pipe culverts, riprap, traffic control, and seeding. Electronic bids will be received via bidVAULT until October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and publicly opened at the Blue Earth County Public Works building in Mankato, MN. Bidders must be registered planholders through the county online system and submit a corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
32- Mobilization
- Clearing & Grubbing
- Remove Pipe Culvert
- Remove Miscellaneous Structure
- Sawing Bituminous Pavement (Full Depth)
- Excavation – Common (P)
- Common Embankment (CV) (P)
- Construct Access Road
- Shoulder Preparation
- Shoulder Aggregate Surfacing Class 1
- Aggregate Surfacing Class 2
- Full Depth Reclamation (P)
- Haul Full Depth Reclamation (CV)
- Type SP 12.5 Bituminous Wearing Course Mixture (2, C)
- 8X8 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section
- 8X8 Precast Concrete Box Culvert
- Coarse Aggregate Bedding (CV)
- Structural Backfill (P)
- 72” RC Pipe Apron
- 72” RC Pipe Culvert Design 3006
- 36” Pipe Culvert
- 60” Pipe Culvert
- Geotextile Filter Type 4
- Random Riprap Class III
- Traffic Control
- Sediment Control Log Type Wood Chip
- Fertilizer Type 3
- Rolled Erosion Prevention Category 25
- Rolled Erosion Prevention Category 35
- Seeding
- Rapid Stabilization Method 3
- Seed Southern Tallgrass Roadside
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the amount of the bid, Surety Bond
- Submit to
- https://connex.rtvision.com/contracts/out-for-bid
- Scope location
- Mankato, MN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Blue Earth County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://connex.rtvision.com/contracts/out-for-bid.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Blue Earth County in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization, Clearing & Grubbing, Remove Pipe Culvert, Remove Miscellaneous Structure, Sawing Bituminous Pavement (Full Depth), Excavation – Common (P), Common Embankment (CV) (P), Construct Access Road, Shoulder Preparation, Shoulder Aggregate Surfacing Class 1, Aggregate Surfacing Class 2, Full D. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Blue Earth County?
All active and historical solicitations from Blue Earth County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Blue Earth County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the amount of the bid, Surety Bond. Review the full document from Blue Earth County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mankato, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.